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Thursday, September 28th, 2017
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India is one country that never fails to captivate. Those who were lucky enough to live or even just visit this nation know the bespoke beauty that Indian homes offer. It is so easy for people to fall in love with this country’s rich culture and traditions.
What are the chances that your home’s architecture has Indian features? Don’t fret if you have a regular-looking home but would like to transition to a beautiful Indian habitat. What you need is an artistic flair that would turn your house into the most exotic, complex, and enchanting home on your block.
Use Lots of Colors
The more varied and bright the colors, the better. Indian interior design focuses on a tempting and vast palette. Don’t overdo it, though, or you would end up with a chaotic place instead of an interesting, multi-colored home.
If you want to play safe, then go for the bicolor theme. This is when you combine a neutral shade (base color) and accents of primary colors.
Learn to layer the different colors as well as the other design elements that you would include.
Yes to wood, indeed, with this lovely Winners Only Living Room Heritage End Table.
Yes to Wood
More so, solid wood furniture.
Solid wood is an element of every Indian home. Invest in durable wood pieces if you want to copy an authentic Indian interior design. Pick traditional pieces complete with carved legs, armrests, and inlay work in ivory or metal.
Have one or a pair or ornate centerpiece then complement them with understated furniture pieces. There is a huge selection of Indian furniture to choose from like footstools, wooden chests, and bird cages.
You should also add a decorative cabinet or two. Keep in mind that Indian cabinets are a fusion of function and aesthetics. Find pieces that have embellishments and wood inlay working such as metal, stones or mirrors.
Informal Setting
While Indian interior design is vibrantly elegant, there should always be a spot where family members and visitors are able to spend a laidback evening. These informal spaces are there for interaction. Use sofas, high chairs or diwan (Hindi term for divan).
Colorful Fabrics
And handspun as much as possible. India, after all, is known for its historical and beautiful handspun fabrics.
There are also a lot of ways to creatively decorate your home with these exciting fabrics. They can be used as flowing drapes for your windows. They can also become the canopies to four-poster beds, or just simple sheets for you to sleep on.
Other textiles such as silk can also be considered.
The more intricate the patterns are on these fabrics, the more Indian they would look like. Motifs and patterns are also features of every Indian fabric. There are Indian versions of the paisley patterns, mandala motifs, and bird, flower, and animal symbols.
Paintings and Statuary
There is a huge selection of Indian artistic styles. Just imagine the Rajasthani miniatures, the Tanjore golf-leaf paintings, and the Madhubani paintings and you know just how colorful and awesome Indian art is.
Huge paintings can become your centerpieces. The smaller pieces, on the other hand, can be grouped to create a unique gallery wall. This would automatically become your accent wall.
Scenic Views
And what is an Indian home without the scenic views? An interior design that is deeply rooted in Indian culture, architecture, and traditions is a style that makes good use of nature. While the home may offer a palatial feel, it is common to find potted green plants inside. The colossal columns are also dramatized with stencil designs and some hanging plants.
The exotic windows also look out to a lush garden that’s filled with spices and herbs.
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
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People these days live fast-paced lives with most living in an urban lifestyle. It helps when you do come home to a wonderfully peaceful place, doesn’t it? Not a lot of home designs can give you that feeling. If you want to feel unruffled, then you might want to look into Asian interior design.
Embracing the Asian theme is a lot more than adding distinct décor. It requires precision and care as well as a careful thought process that would allow you to do away with unnecessary additions.
Asian design, at its very core, is a melting pot of various styles coming from different Asian regions. This could be Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and many others. For many designers, though, the theme is dominated by a lot of Oriental influences originating from the Far East, centuries ago.
It’s time to incorporate the wonderfully Asian elements in your home while keeping the contemporary vibe –
The Asian Backdrop
Asian designs are greatly inspired by Mother Nature’s colors. The décor often mimics beautiful landscapes and natural outdoor elements. Since this is so, your best bet in achieving Asian interior design is to be as neutral as possible.
Having a neutral backdrop does not automatically mean that your only option is white. You can have the understated calmness of blue, or the elegance of gray, even the gentleness of cream. Just keep in mind that the backdrop has to be soothing and relaxed.
If you want to stage a more mystical look, then you can add some subtle blacks. Another wonderful option is to fuse a neutral backdrop with some golden tones that evoke a majestic flair. You’re in good hands with gold tones this season because they are absolutely hot. Very few colors can be classified as a fashionable hue.
Asian Textural and Visual Balance
When planning for Asian interiors, it would help if you keep the word balance in your head. This is a term that you will encounter many times yet there is not overstating the importance of this oriental design aspect.
Balance is the key to the definition of Asian interiors. You need to harmonize the textures and elements all around you. If you have a concrete home, it would pay to add glass partitions, some wooden floors, stone décor, and bamboo blinds.
Organic texture is also welcome.
Asian and Water Features
Equilibrium can be achieved with the use of a simple water feature. The mere sound of flowing water ushers in the simple, calming effect in every Asian style.
Water is an element that is considered positive. The Feng Shui makes good use of this element so it would be great to have a water feature right by your home’s entrance, the living area as well as the backyard. Reflecting pools are also amazing additions.
If you are looking into adding a more unique water feature, then why not try a koi pond? This still adds the needed fluidity while giving you a spectacular view of the school of koi fish each time that you go to your front or backyard.
Asian Style Means Chinese, Japanese, Indian, etc…
The fusion of different styles in Asian interior design could be tricky to realize if you want to have each element brought in. It is crucial to know every style as well as the distinct elements that go in each. Japanese design, for instance, is minimalist, always focusing on the essence of Zen.
Chinese, on the other hand, uses a lot of colors from jade, to purple, to reds, yellows and golds. Opulence is the keyword in Chinese interior design.
Indian design is even more colorful. Use deep reds, oranges, blues and greens, even lots of yellows.
Lastly, Asian interior design is all about being organic and sustainable in all of the elements. Replace the traditional lighting fixtures, window treatments, and such and you should be fine.
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